Cleaning black engine
Thread Starter
|
Road Master
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 859
Likes: 3
From: Columbia, SC
Cleaning black engine
How in the hell do you clean the black of the engine? Ya cant use a microfiber cuz it sticks to it. Any tricks? I've got some leaves/road crud on it and cant figure out how to get it off. Don't want to be too abrasive with it because I don't want to scratch it. HELP! Thanks ya'll
Novice
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 15
Likes: 0
From: Buckner, Kentucky
How in the hell do you clean the black of the engine? Ya cant use a microfiber cuz it sticks to it. Any tricks? I've got some leaves/road crud on it and cant figure out how to get it off. Don't want to be too abrasive with it because I don't want to scratch it. HELP! Thanks ya'll
I use the S100 motorcycle wash. Obviously when the engine is cool, spray it on, let it soak and then I use some type of soft bristle brush on it very lightly. After it's clean and dry I either use the S100 engine detailer, or another product called "Pig Spit", which really brightens the black back to that new look, and doesn't burn off the first time you ride it. Good luck, ride safe!!
6th Gear
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 10
Likes: 0
From: Pittsburgh, PA
I use wizards bike wash. I used the s 100, but it has to many harsh chemicles for polished alum. The wizards has good power, with much less bad reaction.
s 100 engine brightener is great though, really turns your powdercoating black.
s 100 engine brightener is great though, really turns your powdercoating black.
Cruiser
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 130
Likes: 1
Just keep her clean. I wash my bike after every ride with nothing but soap and water. I never use the latest and greatest chemical. I had a roadking for almost 10 years and the bike looked like it just rolled off the showroom floor. Nothing but soap and water and also be sure to dry her off as to not let the water spots build up.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 1,286
Likes: 17
From: Omaha
Trending Topics
Thread Starter
|
Road Master
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 859
Likes: 3
From: Columbia, SC
Just keep her clean huh? You ever had **** get on the powder coat? Maybe you have magic water where you live cuz soap and water just aint doin it for me. I'm too busy riding to clean it after ever ride. Like 8300 miles in the past 3 months. Sounds like a 10 year old showroom condition road king is screamin for a good long ride. Just messin.
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Tourer
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 391
Likes: 0
+1 on the Pig Spit.
It works great on Harleys, but does even better on some of the metrics with heavy wrinkle paint.
Just spray it on then pop a beer ...... you don't need to do anything else 'cept maybe wipe off the overspray from your chrome.
It works great on Harleys, but does even better on some of the metrics with heavy wrinkle paint.
Just spray it on then pop a beer ...... you don't need to do anything else 'cept maybe wipe off the overspray from your chrome.
Last edited by flyer91; Aug 7, 2010 at 12:04 AM.